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    The best 66?

    My wife went to the academy with a 66-2, me a 686-3. She is much better looking than me so the 66 wins.
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    Did you serve on a battleship?

    I was a ANGLICO ( Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company) Marine. In 1983 I was stationed in Beirut and had the privilege of calling in fire missions from the New Jersey. Between November and March 84 if I remember correctly she shot around 400 16" shells along with 300-400 5" shells in the...
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    A Tale of Two Badges

    Great looking guns, even better they belonged to your uncle. I have 30 years on with 2 to go. Started with a 686, when we went to colt 1911's I traded my 686 to a dispatcher for an officers model 1911. A few years a go, I contacted him on facebook, he still had my gun so I bought it back. We...
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    The 'unofficial' 58 Club

    Time to join the club. This one showed up today. S serial number, stocks are stamped January 30 1964. When I carried my 686 at work my partner carried his M58. I always loved the way it shot.
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    Given a M66 no dash

    Beautiful example. My wife went to the police academy with a 66-2. Great firearm, enjoy it.
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    The ultimate Highway Patrolman thread.including N frame ser# ranges

    My 28-2 Ser No. N249xxx, previous owner put some red paint on the front ramp, and had the white lined rear target sights added (I think). Beautiful action. Shoots where you point it.
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    trying to rebuild a 1902 38 special military

    try here; https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/SmithWesson-33495.htm
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    Victory data base

    Thanks DWALT
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    Victory data base

    I finally found a Victory that was in my price range and in pretty good shape and matching numbers. I'm stoked. Serial No. V425080 4" U.S. Property GHD Chambered in .38 spl I'll send off for a letter and update you when I get it. It has a very nice trigger, wish I had a better camera...
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    j and k frame grips for sale

    Could you send me some pics. I have a M60 no dash and a M66-2 that need original grips. Thanks.
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    Truglo TFO

    I purchased a set of TFX sights for my FS .45. One of my co-workers have a set and they point pretty good, even with my old eyes. Rob when were you in Melbourne, I worked at MPD and BCSO in the 80's and 90's.
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    Newbie from West TN

    Thanks MOONDAWG, I started my career in Law Enforcement on the Space Coast.
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    Victory data base

    Thanks for the info Brigham.
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    Victory data base

    Gent's I have a question. I have a Victory on hold with a dealer. It is a 5" lend lease in .38 S&W. (I have an Enfield No.2) with both Canadian and British proof marks and the standard U.S. markings. It's all matching. The metal has barely and finish left, but it doesn't have any rust of...
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